His splits were 58-1:55-2:53 for 400m, 800m, and 1200m, and then 64 for the last 409m. 2:53 for 1200m is 3:52 mile pace so he definitely went for it and then just fell off at the end but it's great to see him going after a fast time even if it's by himself.

He was basically on 3:51 pace for 1200m. This was his first race of the year. He still has a ways to go until he peaks for the indoor season. This was a good opening as he was running completely alone save for the rabbit taking him through 800m or so.

26mi235 wrote:2:53.x at 1200m is actually slower than 3:51 pace -- more like 3:53.0. Thus, if the splits really were with 2:53 at 12, he had 409 to run, and a 60 last lap+ would be continuing that pace.

the 3000 might be interesting, but the odds of him beating 12:46 man gebremeskel are really, really long in my opinion. that would be shocking actually. come outdoors, however, we're looking at a really great 10k and medal hopefully and maybe even some serious 5k improvement/medal at worlds. this gebremeskel character though, he could be one of the all-time greats at 3000/5000. his 12:46 didn't even look that hard for him. plus i think rupp is much better outdoors, due to his height and running style -- not the most quick, but very good speed.